Doc Err: WINS and LAN Manager 2.x Clients (123766)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft LAN Manager 2.x
This article was previously published under Q123766


One bullet item on page 106 (Chapter 5) of the Microsoft Windows NT Server TCP/IP version 3.5 guide and the TCP/IP Online Help (TCPIP.HLP on the Windows NT Server version 3.5 CD) titled WINS Benefits states: 

   The ability for clients on a Windows NT Server network (including
   Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, and LAN Manager 2.x) to browse
   domains on the far side of a router without a local domain controller
   being present on the other side of the router.


This paragraph is not completely true. LAN Manager 2.x client computers cannot browse domains spanning subnets across routers. These client computers listen to server announcements and keep them in their caches. They do not use WINS for browsing purposes. LAN Manager 2.x uses WINS for the purpose of replacing the LMHOSTS file for NetBIOS name resolution.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:kbother KB123766
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